{"id":8924,"date":"2025-03-18T09:55:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clover-vtl.com\/doc\/?post_type=manual_documentation&p=8924"},"modified":"2025-03-30T03:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T01:20:00","slug":"how-to-define-vlab-requirements","status":"publish","type":"manual_documentation","link":"https:\/\/clover-vtl.com\/doc\/documentation\/tutorials\/for-educators\/how-to-define-vlab-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing a Virtual Lab Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Designing a Virtual Lab Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Objective:<\/strong> Guide educators in defining and designing a virtual lab environment, including identifying practical tool requirements in terms of CPU, RAM, and disk space per session, based on workload intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Identify the Number of Concurrent Students<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Determine how many students will simultaneously access the virtual lab environment. This helps in calculating the total resource requirements for smooth performance and user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Establish the Virtual Labs Scheduling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Define clearly when the virtual lab sessions will take place. Include frequency (daily, weekly), specific days, and time slots. Note clearly that students are not authorized to continue working after the scheduled end time of the lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Specify the Required Operating System<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Choose the appropriate operating system based on your curriculum and tool compatibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Windows 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Windows 11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    4. List and Classify Required Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Identify all software applications that students will use during the lab sessions. Classify these tools according to the following workload categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Power Workload (GPU-Oriented)<\/strong>\n
        \n
      • Intensive GPU-based tasks: 3D modeling, graphic design, video editing, advanced simulations, AI, and computational research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Recommended:<\/strong> GPU-enabled VMs, 8\u201316 GB RAM (or more) per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Heavy Workload (Resource-Intensive Applications)<\/strong>\n
          \n
        • CPU and memory-intensive tasks: software development, complex data analytics, multimedia editing, extensive collaboration via tools like Microsoft Teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Recommended:<\/strong> 6 GB RAM per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Medium Workload (Standard Productivity Tasks)<\/strong>\n
            \n
          • Typical office and educational activities: web browsing, standard productivity suites (Microsoft Office), moderate Teams collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Recommended:<\/strong> 3 GB RAM per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            5. Identify External Complementary Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

            List supplementary tools required to support the primary software applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • Web browsers (Chrome, Edge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Other necessary utilities or applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              6. Specify Access Method<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Clearly indicate if the virtual labs will be launched from the institution’s Learning Management System (LMS), such as Moodle, or accessed directly using Microsoft Work or School accounts based on Single Sign-On (SSO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              7. Communicate the Requirements to the Administrator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Clearly document the collected information and forward it to the infrastructure administrator to prepare the necessary environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                \n
              • Virtual Lab Name:<\/strong> Web Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Number of Concurrent Learners:<\/strong> 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Scheduling:<\/strong> Each Tuesday from 2 PM to 4 PM (No learners authorized after 4 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Tools to be Installed:<\/strong> VS Code (offered as a Remote App)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Operating System:<\/strong> Windows 11<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Workload Category:<\/strong> Heavy (6 GB RAM per user)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Additional Tools:<\/strong> Office Word, Chrome, Teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Access Method:<\/strong> Launched via Moodle LMS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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